Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 9:45AM CST
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Just as was the case with Slug last year, Hasbro has made another factory modification. This time, it is with Generations Brainstorm inorder to fix his headmaster gimmick. For those who were not aware, the initially released toys made it difficult to pull the head out of the larger robot, leading sometimes to breakage. The fixed version of Brainstorm has a head that comes out properly.
The package with the "fixed" head can be identified by having a rubberband that holds the head in place during shipping. On the case of Brainstorms that I received, the ones with the fix can be identified by the small code on the back of the box (42791) which is different than the code on the unfixed version (42551). These codes may vary and may possibly not be the codes that identify the fix. Please share your examples with us if you find something that contradicts this information.
To clarify some earlier confusion from our Facebook page and in our discussion topic about this matter, the rubberband has nothing to do with the actual fix other than it can be used to identify which ones have the fix versus ones that don't.
Here are some images showing the differences between the two releases to help you identify the different versions.
For those who still have the initial release, the video below shows you how to fix it yourself.
If you're still on the fence about picking up Generations Brainstorm, make sure you check out Seibertron.com's massive gallery of this figure. Also, if you come across this toy at a retail store, make sure you share your sighting it in our Sightings section or on our Sightings forum.
The package with the "fixed" head can be identified by having a rubberband that holds the head in place during shipping. On the case of Brainstorms that I received, the ones with the fix can be identified by the small code on the back of the box (42791) which is different than the code on the unfixed version (42551). These codes may vary and may possibly not be the codes that identify the fix. Please share your examples with us if you find something that contradicts this information.
To clarify some earlier confusion from our Facebook page and in our discussion topic about this matter, the rubberband has nothing to do with the actual fix other than it can be used to identify which ones have the fix versus ones that don't.
Here are some images showing the differences between the two releases to help you identify the different versions.
For those who still have the initial release, the video below shows you how to fix it yourself.
If you're still on the fence about picking up Generations Brainstorm, make sure you check out Seibertron.com's massive gallery of this figure. Also, if you come across this toy at a retail store, make sure you share your sighting it in our Sightings section or on our Sightings forum.
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Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641113)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:50am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:50am CST
Glad I waited before getting this figure.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641118)
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:54am CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:54am CST
That's cool, but between Whirl still shelf-warming and the Combiner Wars reset I doubt this'll really help anything.
I remember when Crankcase had a similar thing, 1st Edition had hastily hacked-off fingers and later editions had remolded hands. Never saw the revised version...
I remember when Crankcase had a similar thing, 1st Edition had hastily hacked-off fingers and later editions had remolded hands. Never saw the revised version...
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641119)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:56am CST
You mean you dont think you'll find any? Were there any ever spotted in your area? Because I never even saw this guy. Actually, I dont think he ever appeared in Canada so far.
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:56am CST
Noideaforaname wrote:That's cool, but between Whirl still shelf-warming and the Combiner Wars reset I doubt this'll really help anything.
You mean you dont think you'll find any? Were there any ever spotted in your area? Because I never even saw this guy. Actually, I dont think he ever appeared in Canada so far.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641125)
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:02am CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:02am CST
Nope, haven't seen Brainstorm. Or Roadbuster, or Nemesis Prime, or Cliffjumper, or any of the lady bots. Not that I'm really looking for any of them, but it sure seems like they're all falling victim to being the last wave.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641127)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:13am CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:13am CST
I feel like I hear a lot of folks are having a hard time finding Roadbuster. He is shelf warming in my area. Along with Whirl of course. I live in a 3rd tier city and have found all the figures NoIdea listed above. The distribution of these figures is such a mystery.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641128)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:14am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:14am CST
I've seen every Generations Thrilling 30 figure at stores except for Brainstorm.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641131)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:21am CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:21am CST
He is certainly the most elusive of this bunch. I found the one I have. It was the only one I've seen.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641132)
Posted by Solrac333 on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:22am CST
Posted by Solrac333 on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:22am CST
i haven't seen this guy, Chromia, and Arcee at all.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641134)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:26am CST
The fix mentioned may be a reason you have not seen him. It could be that the reports of poor quality from the initial release made them halt further distribution inroder to fix it and rerelease it. I am assuming that's the same thing that is going on with Arcee since she too had a running change (with her hand), which halted the distribution of the wave.
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:26am CST
omega666 wrote:i haven't seen this guy, Chromia, and Arcee at all.
The fix mentioned may be a reason you have not seen him. It could be that the reports of poor quality from the initial release made them halt further distribution inroder to fix it and rerelease it. I am assuming that's the same thing that is going on with Arcee since she too had a running change (with her hand), which halted the distribution of the wave.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641135)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:26am CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:26am CST
If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys. 
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641136)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:28am CST
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:28am CST
Cobotron wrote:If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys.
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641139)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:37am CST
I do have Arcee, but I haven't had a chance to compare them as she has been packed away for some time. I will be getting her out soon. I would give Chromia a 7.5 out of 10. Her transformation isn't the best, but she has many redeeming qualities.
Knowing what I know about your collection and what you like WJ. I don't know that she is a "must have" for you.
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:37am CST
william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys.
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
I do have Arcee, but I haven't had a chance to compare them as she has been packed away for some time. I will be getting her out soon. I would give Chromia a 7.5 out of 10. Her transformation isn't the best, but she has many redeeming qualities.
Knowing what I know about your collection and what you like WJ. I don't know that she is a "must have" for you.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641140)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:41am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:41am CST
I haven't opened my Chromia yet, but reports claim that there were so many mold changes made to it that it altered the transformation scheme to the point that it no longer transforms like the original Arcee version did.william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys.
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641142)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:43am CST
Now you've got me really interested. I will bust out Arcee ASAP.
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:43am CST
Sabrblade wrote:I haven't opened my Chromia yet, but reports claim that there were so many mold changes made to it that it altered the transformation scheme to the point that it no longer transforms like the original Arcee version did.william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys.
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
Now you've got me really interested. I will bust out Arcee ASAP.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641150)
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:01am CST
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:01am CST
I'm not at my place right now so I can't check until later, but I think I have the fixed version. (I was wondering why his head didn't give me any problems). I ordered my from Hasbro Toy Shop.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641152)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:03am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:03am CST
Generations Chromia is what I was talking about, in comparison to the original Prime RID Arcee mold.Cobotron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I haven't opened my Chromia yet, but reports claim that there were so many mold changes made to it that it altered the transformation scheme to the point that it no longer transforms like the original Arcee version did.william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys.
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
Now you've got me really interested. I will bust out Arcee ASAP.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641157)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:22am CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:22am CST
Yes. I know. We are on the same page.Sabrblade wrote:Generations Chromia is what I was talking about, in comparison to the original Prime RID Arcee mold.Cobotron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I haven't opened my Chromia yet, but reports claim that there were so many mold changes made to it that it altered the transformation scheme to the point that it no longer transforms like the original Arcee version did.william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:If it helps anyone who's hunting, I've only found them at Walmart Super Centers. Brainstorm a good 4 weeks before Xmas, and The Fems last week. I really hope these don't get swept under the rug,as they are all really great toys.
Even Chromia?. But then again, if I recall you dont have the original arcee mold it's based on right? The reason I am hesitant about her is due to the mold reuse, I never get the same feeling about transforming a toy for the first time if I already know it's transformation scheme (but that's just me).
Now you've got me really interested. I will bust out Arcee ASAP.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641160)
Posted by megatronus on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:32am CST
Posted by megatronus on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:32am CST
I haven't seen Skybyte, Brainstorm, Arcee or Chromia. Come to think of it, I never saw Legends Acid Storm or Gears either.
I saw one Roadbuster at a Target 2 months ago, but it was so banged up I passed on it. It paid off: last week I saw 6 Roadbusters at the Kmart in Penn Station (NYC). Picked up two, and I'm fairly pleased with him.
I just hope the latter waves of the Thrilling 30 Generations figures are distributed along with the first waves of Combiner Wars so we can properly cap 2014 product before moving on to CW proper.
I saw one Roadbuster at a Target 2 months ago, but it was so banged up I passed on it. It paid off: last week I saw 6 Roadbusters at the Kmart in Penn Station (NYC). Picked up two, and I'm fairly pleased with him.
I just hope the latter waves of the Thrilling 30 Generations figures are distributed along with the first waves of Combiner Wars so we can properly cap 2014 product before moving on to CW proper.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641171)
Posted by jogunwarrior on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:01pm CST
Posted by jogunwarrior on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:01pm CST
Hasbro should offer a deal where we can mail them the original, and they can send a "fixed" version in place of it.
I'd even be willing to pay shipping for that.
I'd even be willing to pay shipping for that.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641182)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:52pm CST
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:52pm CST
jogunwarrior wrote:Hasbro should offer a deal where we can mail them the original, and they can send a "fixed" version in place of it.
I'd even be willing to pay shipping for that.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641183)
Posted by shajaki on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:53pm CST
Posted by shajaki on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:53pm CST
@ brainstorm fix
finally! being a canadian late to the party finally pays off! hopefully if/when he finally shows up itll be the fixed version.
as for what ive seen... the newest generations ive spotted came from our ill fated target: skybyte/roadbuster, gears/acidstorm, and windblade asst. all of which was pre-xmas, only once, and not spotted since.
finally! being a canadian late to the party finally pays off! hopefully if/when he finally shows up itll be the fixed version.
as for what ive seen... the newest generations ive spotted came from our ill fated target: skybyte/roadbuster, gears/acidstorm, and windblade asst. all of which was pre-xmas, only once, and not spotted since.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641187)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:58pm CST
Cant you just write to their customer service and say you broke yours? I did that whenever my toys broke and when it was a current toy, I got that same toy brand new in the mail. Didnt even have to send them my original broken one (why would they pay unecesary shipping).
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 12:58pm CST
jogunwarrior wrote:Hasbro should offer a deal where we can mail them the original, and they can send a "fixed" version in place of it.
I'd even be willing to pay shipping for that.
Cant you just write to their customer service and say you broke yours? I did that whenever my toys broke and when it was a current toy, I got that same toy brand new in the mail. Didnt even have to send them my original broken one (why would they pay unecesary shipping).
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641203)
Posted by Shockwave7 on January 20th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on January 20th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CST
I'm not sure how distribution is managed in the US, but it seems unpredictable and skewed. It seems like they divide all the figures in a particular line, and in a particular wave into four big boxes. One of the boxes has ALL of one of the figures in that line/wave, and NONE of the others, and so on for each of those boxes. And one of those boxes is delivered to upper right quadrant of the US, one is delivered to the lower right, one to the upper left, one to the lower left, and that's it. So some parts of the country wind up with gazillions of one of the figures in the line/wave, and none of the others, and vice-verse.
Our quadrant seems to have all the Whirl/Roadbuster/Skrapnel figures, but no Arcee figures, no Chromia, no Brainstorm, no Jetfire, Cosmos, etc. etc. etc.
So I don't doubt that other parts of the country are awash in Arcee/Chromia/Jetfires, and wondering where the (bleep) all the Roadbusters, Cosmos, and Whirls are.
I can't abide political socialism and all their hypocrisy about 'equal distribution' - but in the case of Transformers, it looks like we could use equal distribution of all the various figures in a line/wave so that each state has equal access to all the figures in a particular line/wave. Right now we've got some weird, inexplicable system where some states get all of one figure, none of the others, and so everybody winds up with only the figure in their particular zone, and all the extras wind up shelf warming.
Our quadrant seems to have all the Whirl/Roadbuster/Skrapnel figures, but no Arcee figures, no Chromia, no Brainstorm, no Jetfire, Cosmos, etc. etc. etc.
So I don't doubt that other parts of the country are awash in Arcee/Chromia/Jetfires, and wondering where the (bleep) all the Roadbusters, Cosmos, and Whirls are.
I can't abide political socialism and all their hypocrisy about 'equal distribution' - but in the case of Transformers, it looks like we could use equal distribution of all the various figures in a line/wave so that each state has equal access to all the figures in a particular line/wave. Right now we've got some weird, inexplicable system where some states get all of one figure, none of the others, and so everybody winds up with only the figure in their particular zone, and all the extras wind up shelf warming.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641208)
Posted by Revimus Leo on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:08pm CST
Posted by Revimus Leo on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:08pm CST
I dunno about Seibertron's new Brainstorm, but that was NOT the case with mine. The Brainstorm I got indeed had the rubber bands on the head as well as the "fixed" version's code, but "Arcana's" head was jammed in as tight as I remember hearing others say with the original. I wound up popping Arcana's head out of his ball socket. I had to use something with the force of pliers to get the head out of Brainstorm's body. And yes, I made sure that the locking mechanism was releasing the head. Fortunately, I was able to attach Arcana's head back onto Brainstorm's head without it being overly loose, and now it releases properly when holding down the release for the locking mechanism. But be careful, just because some are fixed, doesn't mean ALL the Brainstorms with these changes have been fixed.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641211)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:13pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:13pm CST
At first I thought we were getting off topic but I looked at the thread title and realize we are pretty much all in line, nice!
Canada seems to be a wide distribution since there is only one distribution center. Almost like it's a state of it's own that has language laws in parts of it. And Shajaki can tell me if I am wrong but we got a ton of springers and rhinoxes (I could still find one in December 2014). The Windblade line just hit us at most a month ago. And I saw a TON of Jetfire.
Roadbuster and Skybyte were spotted momentarily but seem as scarce as what you guys are describing. And from the looks of it, I dont think we will get Gen Arcee and Chromia till april (and yet I saw her in Hong Kong last november!!!!!) I would not be surprised if we get combiner wars before this final 2014 generations wave.
Canada seems to be a wide distribution since there is only one distribution center. Almost like it's a state of it's own that has language laws in parts of it. And Shajaki can tell me if I am wrong but we got a ton of springers and rhinoxes (I could still find one in December 2014). The Windblade line just hit us at most a month ago. And I saw a TON of Jetfire.
Roadbuster and Skybyte were spotted momentarily but seem as scarce as what you guys are describing. And from the looks of it, I dont think we will get Gen Arcee and Chromia till april (and yet I saw her in Hong Kong last november!!!!!) I would not be surprised if we get combiner wars before this final 2014 generations wave.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641215)
Posted by peaces on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:23pm CST
Posted by peaces on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:23pm CST
but no Arcee figures, no Chromia, no Brainstorm, no Jetfire, Cosmos, etc. etc. etc.
no stores got these.
no stores got these.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641218)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:29pm CST
Really??? Where are you located?
Also, if its one thing Canada had too much of, it was Gen cosmos.
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 2:29pm CST
peaces wrote:but no Arcee figures, no Chromia, no Brainstorm, no Jetfire, Cosmos, etc. etc. etc.
no stores got these.
Really??? Where are you located?
Also, if its one thing Canada had too much of, it was Gen cosmos.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641233)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:14pm CST
Posted by Megatron Wolf on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:14pm CST
glad they fixed it but im sure this wont hep distribution, not including the single case of combiner war voyagers i saw today at target i havent seen generations voyagers around here since mid november. Still havent seen arcee & chromia either, but thats because the windblade wave is warming the shelves.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641234)
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:15pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:15pm CST
the trend I'm seeing here in my chunck of the US, I think has more to do with each retailers buying trends more so then distribution. Only have ever seen Jetfire at TRU. I've only seen the obscure deluxes at WalMart. Target just keeps filling their pegs with Tankor and Rat Trap, but have mountains of Rhinox, Whirl, and to some degree Skye Byte and Roadbuster. The Legends have been very elusive at all three stores.
I think the AOE line could explain alot of last years buying trends too.
Interesting to note also That all three of those retailors have the new RID 2015 stuff.
Also been meaning to tell US folks that I spotted a few CW Legends and empty pegs and shelf space for CW Deluxe and Voyagers at Shopko. All at regular MSRP. If you have Shopko in your area, you may want to add that to your hunting trail.
I think the AOE line could explain alot of last years buying trends too.
Interesting to note also That all three of those retailors have the new RID 2015 stuff.
Also been meaning to tell US folks that I spotted a few CW Legends and empty pegs and shelf space for CW Deluxe and Voyagers at Shopko. All at regular MSRP. If you have Shopko in your area, you may want to add that to your hunting trail.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641252)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:51pm CST
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:51pm CST
This is kinda irrelevant, since CW is on the shelves now, and Brainstorm never made it for the most part.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641255)
Posted by optimusprimerotfroc on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CST
Posted by optimusprimerotfroc on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:52pm CST
i bought a brainstorm last month from bigbadtoystore and it had the rubberband holding the head in place in the package
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641257)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:55pm CST
If you haven't seen Arcee, Chromia, or Brainstorm at retail at this point, you never will. I was concerned about this myself last month, so I ordered them from BBTS.
This always happens with the last wave of a line. Of course, technically the CW stuff is generations, but the same thing seems to apply in this situation.
If you want any of the three of these I would get them ASAP.
In Arcee's case, it might be too late.
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:55pm CST
Megatron Wolf wrote:glad they fixed it but im sure this wont hep distribution, not including the single case of combiner war voyagers i saw today at target i havent seen generations voyagers around here since mid november. Still havent seen arcee & chromia either, but thats because the windblade wave is warming the shelves.
If you haven't seen Arcee, Chromia, or Brainstorm at retail at this point, you never will. I was concerned about this myself last month, so I ordered them from BBTS.
This always happens with the last wave of a line. Of course, technically the CW stuff is generations, but the same thing seems to apply in this situation.
If you want any of the three of these I would get them ASAP.
In Arcee's case, it might be too late.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641258)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:56pm CST
As did I, but I cannot remember if it had one or not. Is there any other way to tell other than the band or the number on the box? I don't play with my stuff anyhow, but just curious.
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:56pm CST
optimusprimerotfroc wrote:i bought a brainstorm last month from bigbadtoystore and it had the rubberband holding the head in place in the package
As did I, but I cannot remember if it had one or not. Is there any other way to tell other than the band or the number on the box? I don't play with my stuff anyhow, but just curious.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641259)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:56pm CST
and did you encounter a problem with it?
Also for shockblast 2, wouldnt Brainstorm be found scarecely mean that few people have him and that thus, there are many people out there that would like to know which version they are buying if they find one at retail?
And he hasnt surfaced in canada yet (neither has arcee) or other parts of the world so it is still relevant for a lot of people for when he will show up.
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:56pm CST
optimusprimerotfroc wrote:i bought a brainstorm last month from bigbadtoystore and it had the rubberband holding the head in place in the package
and did you encounter a problem with it?
Also for shockblast 2, wouldnt Brainstorm be found scarecely mean that few people have him and that thus, there are many people out there that would like to know which version they are buying if they find one at retail?
And he hasnt surfaced in canada yet (neither has arcee) or other parts of the world so it is still relevant for a lot of people for when he will show up.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641262)
Posted by dragons on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CST
Posted by dragons on January 20th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CST
What your saying is shake box if head moves its original head stay in place its fixed version how is rubberband going fix headmaster situation its still something has to be dealt with so they put rubberband on head and new upc number it will still have its problem I read nothing in article that they fixed anyrhung only added rubberband with new number code
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641263)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:01pm CST
I guess so, if you plan on playing with it. But, the fact is they are not going to find it at retail. I am sure a few stores got it, but most didn't. Look at the sightings for it. Practically nil.
This is why I am a big fan of buying online. Sometimes you pay a three or four dollar premium, but it beats the hell out of waiting for the goons at the big boxes to fill their shelves. And ultimately it is not their fault. It is the shitty inventory systems that will not allow employees to order their own stuff.
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:01pm CST
william-james88 wrote:optimusprimerotfroc wrote:i bought a brainstorm last month from bigbadtoystore and it had the rubberband holding the head in place in the package
and did you encounter a problem with it?
Also for the post above, wouldnt Brainstorm be found scarecely mean that few people have him and that thus, there are many people out there that would like to know which version they are buying if they find one at retail?
I guess so, if you plan on playing with it. But, the fact is they are not going to find it at retail. I am sure a few stores got it, but most didn't. Look at the sightings for it. Practically nil.
This is why I am a big fan of buying online. Sometimes you pay a three or four dollar premium, but it beats the hell out of waiting for the goons at the big boxes to fill their shelves. And ultimately it is not their fault. It is the shitty inventory systems that will not allow employees to order their own stuff.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641264)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CST
The release mechanism has been improved, thats what was meant when the article said "The fix enables the head to come out properly".
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:02pm CST
dragons wrote:What your saying is shake box if head moves its original head stay in place its fixed version how is rubberband going fix headmaster situation its still something has to be dealt with so they put rubberband on head and new upc number it will still have its problem I read nothing in article that they fixed anyrhung only added rubberband with new number code
The release mechanism has been improved, thats what was meant when the article said "The fix enables the head to come out properly".
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641265)
Posted by Emerje on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:03pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:03pm CST
Oh, now I don't feel alone anymore. Usually I have no problem finding new figures, but starting with 2014 when none of the local Walmarts stocked their empty post-holiday Deluxe class pegs until spring and Target only stocked 2013 figures, causing me to miss wave 7 (Dreadwing, Waspinator, Skids, Goldfire) in stores entirely.
When both stores finally started to stock 2014 figures in the spring they flooded the pegs with wave 8 (Armada Starscream, FoC Skywarp, Scoop, Mini-Con Assault Team) and they stuck around until the winter meaning very limited stock of the remaining figures. Arcee managed to get by me before I could buy it, but I did get Chromia. Chromia is a nice figure, but I suggest folding her skirt all the way up behind her back or else it blocks her hips. Shame they got cheap and left out one of her two guns.
No real trouble finding Voyagers. Local Walmarts didn't get past wave 6, Whirl, but Target at least got wave 7 (Roadbuster and Sky-byte). Haven't seen Brainstorm, but knowing he's still shipping I'm not too concerned. Leader Jetfire is totally MIA. Heck, I've barely seen AoE Leaders around.
As for Legends, that line is a joke. If it weren't for the internet I would think the line was canceled in 2013. Here, allow me to list all of the Legends figure I've found between the two local Walmarts: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee (wave 3). That's it, ever. In fact I got Bee for $5 because Walmart put them on clearance a month after getting them only to restock them a few months later. Target is only slightly better, they at least got Megatron and Starscream (wave 4)when they first came, but left the pegs empty until this past winter when they got wave 6 (Skrapnel and Tailgate). So yeah, no sign of wave 5 (Swerve and Cosmos), wave 7 (Acid Storm and Gears), or wave 8 (Nemesis Prime and Cliffjumper). With CW coming I doubt I'll ever see those three waves in stores.
We'll see how CW goes, I'm hoping they give the first wave a hard push, they sell well, and wave 2 will be stocked aplenty as well. But I'm not very optimistic.
Emerje
When both stores finally started to stock 2014 figures in the spring they flooded the pegs with wave 8 (Armada Starscream, FoC Skywarp, Scoop, Mini-Con Assault Team) and they stuck around until the winter meaning very limited stock of the remaining figures. Arcee managed to get by me before I could buy it, but I did get Chromia. Chromia is a nice figure, but I suggest folding her skirt all the way up behind her back or else it blocks her hips. Shame they got cheap and left out one of her two guns.
No real trouble finding Voyagers. Local Walmarts didn't get past wave 6, Whirl, but Target at least got wave 7 (Roadbuster and Sky-byte). Haven't seen Brainstorm, but knowing he's still shipping I'm not too concerned. Leader Jetfire is totally MIA. Heck, I've barely seen AoE Leaders around.
As for Legends, that line is a joke. If it weren't for the internet I would think the line was canceled in 2013. Here, allow me to list all of the Legends figure I've found between the two local Walmarts: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee (wave 3). That's it, ever. In fact I got Bee for $5 because Walmart put them on clearance a month after getting them only to restock them a few months later. Target is only slightly better, they at least got Megatron and Starscream (wave 4)when they first came, but left the pegs empty until this past winter when they got wave 6 (Skrapnel and Tailgate). So yeah, no sign of wave 5 (Swerve and Cosmos), wave 7 (Acid Storm and Gears), or wave 8 (Nemesis Prime and Cliffjumper). With CW coming I doubt I'll ever see those three waves in stores.
We'll see how CW goes, I'm hoping they give the first wave a hard push, they sell well, and wave 2 will be stocked aplenty as well. But I'm not very optimistic.
Emerje
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641266)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:03pm CST
The rubber band didn't fix the issue. It is just a way to tell them apart.
Posted by shockblast2 on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:03pm CST
dragons wrote:What your saying is shake box if head moves its original head stay in place its fixed version how is rubberband going fix headmaster situation its still something has to be dealt with so they put rubberband on head and new upc number it will still have its problem I read nothing in article that they fixed anyrhung only added rubberband with new number code
The rubber band didn't fix the issue. It is just a way to tell them apart.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641267)
Posted by prjkt on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:08pm CST
Posted by prjkt on January 20th, 2015 @ 4:08pm CST
I was wondering why my Brainstorm's head came out so easily, don't even need to use the release... Just a slightly tug and pop.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641309)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 20th, 2015 @ 6:01pm CST
I'd wish they would do something like that too. I was just so disappointed in mine I fooled around with it for a bit and put it in storage, without the head attached mind you.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 20th, 2015 @ 6:01pm CST
jogunwarrior wrote:Hasbro should offer a deal where we can mail them the original, and they can send a "fixed" version in place of it.
I'd even be willing to pay shipping for that.
I'd wish they would do something like that too. I was just so disappointed in mine I fooled around with it for a bit and put it in storage, without the head attached mind you.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641338)
Posted by Genericon #378 on January 20th, 2015 @ 7:46pm CST
Posted by Genericon #378 on January 20th, 2015 @ 7:46pm CST
Seriously, I live in Canada and my local Toys "R" Us didn't get anything past the wave with Scoop and Armada Starscream.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641365)
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 8:58pm CST
Sounds like all our toysrus' too. Only walmart ever got some of the windblade wave.
Posted by william-james88 on January 20th, 2015 @ 8:58pm CST
Genericon #378 wrote:Seriously, I live in Canada and my local Toys "R" Us didn't get anything past the wave with Scoop and Armada Starscream.
Sounds like all our toysrus' too. Only walmart ever got some of the windblade wave.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641367)
Posted by Genericon #378 on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:01pm CST
I saw one Windblade at my local Walmart last weekend, but got Shrapnel instead.
Posted by Genericon #378 on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:01pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Genericon #378 wrote:Seriously, I live in Canada and my local Toys "R" Us didn't get anything past the wave with Scoop and Armada Starscream.
Sounds like all our toysrus' too. Only walmart ever got some of the windblade wave.
I saw one Windblade at my local Walmart last weekend, but got Shrapnel instead.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641373)
Posted by Prowlerglide on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:34pm CST
Posted by Prowlerglide on January 20th, 2015 @ 9:34pm CST
To anyone who got the figure with the fixed head, how are the wrists? I am thinking if I see the fixed one in stores, I may snag it and the slap my limp wristed version back in the box and return it.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641382)
Posted by Seibertron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CST
The wrists varied on the first wave. I had one with good wrists and another with floppy wrists. Hopefully once people start getting this new shipment they can share with us about the wrists on the new one.
Posted by Seibertron on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CST
Prowlerglide wrote:To anyone who got the figure with the fixed head, how are the wrists? I am thinking if I see the fixed one in stores, I may snag it and the slap my limp wristed version back in the box and return it.
The wrists varied on the first wave. I had one with good wrists and another with floppy wrists. Hopefully once people start getting this new shipment they can share with us about the wrists on the new one.
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641390)
Posted by Agamemnon on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CST
I'm pretty sure I got the new fix. And my Brainstorm is limp wristed...
It's really the only complaint I have. Well, maybe aesthetically with the abrupt ending to the back of the alt mode, like there should be some engines back there or something...
[Edit] Never mind. I found my box. The original number, 42551...
Posted by Agamemnon on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Prowlerglide wrote:To anyone who got the figure with the fixed head, how are the wrists? I am thinking if I see the fixed one in stores, I may snag it and the slap my limp wristed version back in the box and return it.
The wrists varied on the first wave. I had one with good wrists and another with floppy wrists. Hopefully once people start getting this new shipment they can share with us about the wrists on the new one.
I'm pretty sure I got the new fix. And my Brainstorm is limp wristed...
It's really the only complaint I have. Well, maybe aesthetically with the abrupt ending to the back of the alt mode, like there should be some engines back there or something...
[Edit] Never mind. I found my box. The original number, 42551...
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641396)
Posted by prjkt on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:48pm CST
Posted by prjkt on January 20th, 2015 @ 10:48pm CST
Mine seems to have the updated head, and the wrists seem ok, slightly loose, but not intolerable
Re: Fixed Headmaster gimmick variant of Generations Brainstorm released (1641403)
Posted by Prowlerglide on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:03pm CST
If they can manage to hold a pose, it would be an improvement over what I have now. I've more or less fixed the head, but those wrists are just terrible. eh, if I see the fixed version in stores, I will grab one anyway and swap it. Having one without a mangled/sanded headmaster head would be nice.
Posted by Prowlerglide on January 20th, 2015 @ 11:03pm CST
prjkt wrote:Mine seems to have the updated head, and the wrists seem ok, slightly loose, but not intolerable
If they can manage to hold a pose, it would be an improvement over what I have now. I've more or less fixed the head, but those wrists are just terrible. eh, if I see the fixed version in stores, I will grab one anyway and swap it. Having one without a mangled/sanded headmaster head would be nice.
